SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A woman is in critical condition after police say she was set on fire on Sunday at a Village of Salem Lakes residence.
According to a news release, Kenosha County deputies and the Village of Salem Lakes Fire Department responded to a house on 86th Place in Salem Lakes just before 5 a.m., for a caller who said her boyfriend set her on fire.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help looking for Myron Bowie who they say is responsible for the attack.
Prior to the incident, officials say Bowie and the caller had an argument where he stated he would kill the victim, her children, and her entire family before setting her on fire and driving away. Bowie does have a felony warrant for his arrest and should be considered armed and dangerous.
He is believed to be driving a black Cadillac SRX (similar to picture) with Illinois license plate: DQ46996. Officials say Bowie should be considered armed and dangerous. He has been known to stay in the Chicago area, Logan Square and Wicker Park.
Neighbors say this tragic incident came as a shock Sunday morning.
"That drastic, that violence…that was, my whole reaction was like wow. WOW. Holy cow. I mean that's just…and then you wonder about the kids" neighbor, Donna Kiser said.
Neighbor Rickey Matthews just moved in about four months. He was shocked as well.
"It's scary though, I picture this to be a good class neighborhood, it still is, ya know you got a few bad apples out there."
Neighbors told our team that they have seen Bowie out driving and walking. They say he typically kept to himself.
"You don't know like... You can get to know a person but if you not really knowing them, you don't know," Matthews said.
Neighbors on 86th Place in Salem are hoping the woman has a speedy recovery. They want Bowie in police custody as soon as possible.
If you know where Bowie is located, see him or his vehicle, please contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5102 or Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333 or 800-807-TIPS(8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $1000.
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